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Welcome to the Pentagon Ski Club!


Trips!
(and Meetings)

Scroll down to see our offerings!  In addition to our ski trips, our several non-skiing vacation trips are also available for registration/signups.

Epic & Ikon Passes:  Most of our trips will be going to resorts that honor one of the multi-resort season passes.  You may purchase passes directly from the suppliers, but several of our our tour operators have promotions offering discounts or rebates in conjunction the trips you might take with the club.  Go to our Epic & Ikon Pass page to see the offers.  You may wish to consider purchasing your passes through them.  The exceptions are Military Epic passes and military discounts on Ikon passes, which are only available from the suppliers. 

You should consider purchasing passes early-on as the costs typically increase before the Memorial Day holiday and periodically as winter gets closer.   Season pass sales are likely to end sometime in late fall.

Blue Ridge Ski Council:  Beginning August 1, 2023, registration for our 2024 ski trips was opened to members of other ski clubs that are members of the Blue Ridge Ski Council through the "sanctioning" process.  Hint:  To register for a trip you must first "join" the PSC as a no-cost BRSC member and populate your membership profile.

Tips for All Trips

Trip Insurance:  Be sure to review our Trip Insurance page before signing up for a trip, and consider whether to purchase cancellation insurance.  Note that the cancel for any reason option requires that you pay the premium within 14 days of paying your initial deposit on a trip.  The 14-day purchase deadline also applies in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion.

Signup/Registration Tips:  Please take a moment to read the Trip Signup/Registration Tips.  Each individual must be logged-in with their PSC credentials (email address & password) in order to register (sign up) for a trip.  Before signing up, please take a moment to review your profile including your emergency contact information and (if you're thinking of a trip to Canada or Europe) your passport information.  Make sure your first and middle names exactly match your passport (or whatever ID you'll fly with) so your ticket gets issued correctly.  Then click on the trip's Register button if you're ready to sign up!  Your personal information will be pulled from your profile, and then you will need to select options specific to each trip, for example, what type of lodging you prefer (double occupancy or a single room at extra cost) and what type of lift ticket you want.

Important:  If you are registering someone other than yourself, you must log out of your own account and then log in with their credentials.  If you skip this step and register them while signed into your own account, their profile information won't convey into their signup record.  This is necessary even with family (bundle) memberships where you are the bundle administrator.

Wait-Listed Trips:  Click on the button to Join wait list and we may be able to confirm you on the trip if we have a cancellation, after confirming that you still want to go.  We're also sometimes able to expand a trip to accommodate additional skiers.

Trip Invoice & Initial Deposit:  An invoice will be generated for each trip you've registered for.  Each trip includes a payment table listing an initial deposit, one or more interim payments, and a final payment date.  You must pay the initial deposit, and any subsequent interim payments that have or are about to come due, to secure your place on the trip.  Your registration is not confirmed until we receive and acknowledge your deposit.  Payments can be made online with a credit card, or by check.  We can also accept credit card payments at club meetings.

Upcoming events

  • December 2023 Club Meeting

    • Tue, December 12, 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Fort Myer Patton Hall
    Register


             

                Club Meeting

    Tuesday, December 12th

    7:00 pm

    Register to Attend by Monday Dec 4th

    Our next monthly club meeting will be on  Tuesday, December 12th, 7:00pm at Ft. Myer's Patton Hall (same location as always).  We'll be in our normal location of the Abrams/Chaffee rooms on the 2nd floor.

    The evening will feature our annual campaign in support of Bread for the City, a local charity that supports the needy in our area.  Please consider bringing your unneeded, gently used winter clothing to donate (as well as your checkbooks!).  Our complimentary holiday menu will include Roasted Top Round of Beef with Roasted Red Potatoes, a Veggie Tray, Fresh Mozzarella with Pear Tomatoes, and Christmas Bread Pudding.  A cash bar will be available for the beverages of your choice. 

    Most of our winter trips have either been filled or have had to return unused air and lodging, but some may still be available for signups.  Visit our Trips Page to see what's available.

    Registration Required

    We're asking everyone to register to attend by Monday, December 4th – just a week before the meeting – so we can adjust the catering.

    Vax Required

    Covid-19 vaccination remains as a requirement for attending club meetings and trips.  This is for everyone's safety and comfort level.  We will not be asking for proof of vaccination, but please do not register for or attend the meeting unless you are fully vaccinated.  Booster shots are of course also recommended and encouraged.

    Bringing a Guest?

    If you plan to come to the meeting with someone else, there are two ways to let us know:

    • If your companion is a club member in their own right, they can log in with their credentials and register for the meeting much as they would do if signing up for a trip.
    • Whether your companion is a club member or not, you can simply include them in your own meeting registration by clicking on the Add guest button before submitting your registration.


    If Your Plans Change

    If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please let us know (ideally by Monday, Dec 5th) so we can adjust our catering order.  You may do this by:

    • Calling (703-862-6535) or emailing Steve Thompson
    • Calling (301-579-2749) or emailing Dave Olsen
    • Cancelling your registration yourself:
      • log into your account
      • click on your name at the top
      • click on My Event Registrations
      • click on your meeting registration
      • click on the Already registered link
      • click on the Cancel registration button

    Ft. Myer Entry Passes

    You may recall that we offered an opportunity when signing up for our picnic, and most recently for our October meeting, to be sponsored for obtaining a long-term (1-year) Ft. Myer visitor pass.  We anticipate being able to repeat that opportunity on a quarterly basis.  The next opportunity will be in conjunction with our January 9, 2024 club meeting.  But not at this time.

    Entry to Ft. Myer

    Please take a moment to review our Entry to Ft. Myer page.  There are several ways you'll be allowed to enter:

    • Passengers:  Firstly, be aware that drivers won't necessarily be allowed to vouch for their passengers.  Although a photo ID like a driver's license might sometimes be accepted, passengers without an Automated Installation Entry (AIE) Pass (see below) or one of the other types of ID mentioned below might need to complete a Installation Access Request Form and pass the vetting process to enter the base.
    • With Suitable ID:  If you have an active duty or retired military ID, or a DoD-issued Common Access Card (CAC) (and possibly several other types of government-issued ID), you should be able to enter the base without screening. 
    • Without a Pass:  If you arrive for a club meeting outside of Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours (see below) and without suitable ID, your vehicle will be searched and you'll need to be vetted through their security system before being allowed entry.  This may take some time, so we suggest that you arrive at the base early.
    • One-Day Pass:  You can apply for a one-day pass online at this website (click on the link).  You can then show the pass on your phone to gain entry.  However, application must be submitted at least four days in advance of your visit.  The process time may depend on your footprint in various online systems, and you may need to go to the VCC to have your photo taken. That said, your application might be approved almost instantaneously if you've previously been approved for an AIE Pass.
    • 60-Day Pass:  You may apply for a 60-day pass at the Visitor Control Center, located just inside the main gate.  The VCC is open 6am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-3pm Saturdays.  You should be able to obtain a 60-day Automated Installation Entry (AIE) Pass right on the spot.
      You will need to complete an access application and be vetted through their security system.  To help speed the process, we suggest that you complete the Fort Myer Installation Access Request Form ahead of your visit and bring it with you.
    • Long-Term/Annual Pass:  With sponsorship by Patton Hall, you may be able to get an AIE Pass good for as long as a year.  As mentioned above, we anticipate offering another opportunity for obtaining an annual pass in conjunction with our January 9, 2024 club meeting.  But not at this time.

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  • Snowbird 2024

    • Sat, January 06, 2024
    • Sat, January 13, 2024
    • Utah
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    The trip is currently full.  However, if you are interested in the trip, please join the wait list as there may be cancellations.


    January 6-13, 2024

    $2,370


    Listed price includes round-trip air

    An IKON Trip with a Lift ticket available as an additional option

    Only a 45-minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City, Snowbird’s jaw-dropping home in Little Cottonwood Canyon makes this unparalleled resort feel worlds away.  The Bird—as devotees affectionately refer to it—spans more than 2,500 acres of mountain peaks, snow-packed bowls and wide-open groomed runs.


    Snowbird's Gad Valley

    Our trip includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) in the Cliff Lodge (hotel rooms) with daily breakfast buffet (except our departure day), round-trip air from Washington to Salt Lake City (details below), and ground transfers.


    Cliff Lodge

    The luxurious Cliff Lodge, one of North America’s most iconic ski lodges, offers ski-in/ski-out convenience and excellent service, within walking distance to Snowbird’s pedestrian village.  An on-site ski rental and repair shop and complimentary ski lockers add to the convenience of the hotel.  Other amenities include an exercise room, resort-wide internet service, room service, and a concierge.

    After a day on the mountain, relax at the outdoor pool or The Cliff Spa. Open year-round, a heated swimming pool and 2 hot tubs are located outdoors on Level 3.  Located on the 9th and 10th floors, The Cliff Spa features over 30 treatment and salon services, yoga studio, fitness center, rooftop pool and hot tub.  Access to The Cliff Spa is available for an additional fee.


    Queen/Queen Room

    The majesty of Little Cottonwood Canyon can be explored from the views each room provides, whether in a Mountain View room facing Snowbird’s ski slopes o a Canyon View room peering down the glacially carved canyons spilling into the Salt Lake City valley below.  Our rooms are equipped with two Queen beds.  Room amenities include a small refrigerator, television, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, humidifier and coffee maker. 

    Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,260 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

    Breakfast:  The trip includes a daily (Sunday through Friday) Skier's Full Breakfast Buffet, served in the SeventyOne restaurant in the Cliff Lodge's lower level.  Our Saturday departure is too early for breakfast; a grab & go option may be available, but is not included with the trip package.

    Ikon Pass Benefits:  If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, an Ikon Pass may be a better value than the available group lift tickets (see below); it may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer .

    • A Full Ikon Pass provides 7 days (total/combined) at Alta & Snowbird.
    • An Ikon Base Pass gives you 5 days at Snowbird (only).
    • An Ikon Base Plus Pass gives you 5 days (total/combined) at Alta & Snowbird.

    Ikon Passes must be individually purchased (not through the club).  You may purchase Ikon Passes directly from Ikon, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

    If you'll be using an Ikon Pass, we must provide your pass number to the resort so that it counts towards our group lift ticket minimum purchase requirements.  Please enter your Ikon Pass number into your membership profile before registering for the trip, or provide it to the trip leader if you purchase (or renew) your pass subsequent to signing up.

    Group Lift Tickets:   Group lift tickets are available as an extra-cost option for skiers without an Ikon Pass.  You can upgrade to also ski at Alta for an estimated $50/day at the resort.  There is no senior discount as the lift tickets are offered as part of an all-inclusive group package, but 80+ seniors ski FREE at Alta (only).

     Group Lift Ticket Options
    		  6-Day 1-Day
     Snowbird Only
    		  $530  $175

    The one-day ticket is for Ikon Base or Base Plus pass holders who wish to ski all six days.

    Air Schedule:    Flights on Southwest Airlines (Subject to Change)

    OUTBOUND:   Saturday, January 6, 2024
    		  
     SW #453 Depart Washington Reagan (DCA) 6:30 am  Arrive Chicago Midway (MDW) 7:35 am
     SW #979 Depart MDW 9:05 am
    		  Arrive Salt Lake City (SLC) 11:45 am
    RETURN:S     Saturday, January 13, 2024
    		  
     SW #161 Depart Salt Lake City (SLC) 12:00 pm  Arrive Chicago Midway (MDW) 4:00 pm
     SW #3066 Depart MDW 6:05 pm
    		  Arrive DCA 8:50 pm

    Save $400 with a package without air tickets.

    Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning August 1.

    Payment Schedule:  

     Snowbird 2024
    		  Initial Deposit
    		 September 12, 2023 November 14, 2023
     Base Trip
    		  $800  $800  Balance Due
     Single Supplement
    		  $400  $400 Balance Due



    We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

    If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Christina Anderson, 5502 Maplefield Place, Alexandria, VA  22310.   Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Christina) at a club meeting.

    Trip Leader 

    Tom Gallagher

    gallagher-tj@hotmail.com

    360-516-0643 (c)




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  • Cervinia 2024

    • Fri, January 19, 2024
    • Sat, January 27, 2024
    • Italy
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Trip is full.   Join the waitlist and the trip leader will contact you if space becomes available .

     

    Jan 19-27, 2024.    $2,485

    Optional 4-Night pre-ski extension to Milan

    $965

    Departs the U.S. Monday, Jan 15

    Listed prices include round-trip air
    Lift ticket not included

    Located on the sunny Italian side of the Matterhorn in the Aosta Valley at the foot of Mount Cervino (the Matterhorn), Cervinia offers an impressive 93 miles of ski terrain serviced by 24 chairlifts.  The variety of slopes and connections between Cervinia and Valtournenche (in Italy) and Zermatt (in Switzerland) has made this district, which goes by the name Cervino Ski Paradise, one of the most popular destinations with skiers from all over the world.  Its extensive network of lift systems and trails lets you reach all three localities without ever taking your skis off, admiring the Cervino/ Matterhorn from both the Italian and Swiss sides.  State-of-the-art lift systems make it possible to reach the peaks quickly, taking in the beautiful views all around.  Just think of the cable car (125 passengers) which leaves the Cime Bianche Laghi station in Cervinia and climbs to the 3,500 meters of Plateau Rosà, or the "Pancheron" chair lift, also in Cervinia, which arrives under the crests of the Furggen, allowing you to almost reach out and touch the tip of the Matterhorn.  Not to mention the legendary decent of the Ventina, from Plateau Rosà to Cervinia town: a trail which, as well as being one of the most famous in the world for its length, is renowned for the beauty of the surrounding landscape.  And let yourself be captivated by the amazing food served in the many incredible restaurants scattered along the slopes.

    Our trip includes seven nights in the 4-star Sertorelli Sporthotel with daily buffet breakfasts and dinners, round-trip air, and ground transfers. 


    Sertorelli Sporthotel

    The family-run Sertorelli Sporthotel is conveniently located in the center of the resort with easy access to the lifts.  The hotel features a great restaurant with abundant buffets for the morning breakfast and evening antipasto.  It features a fitness center and bar & restaurant.  The hotel's motto is arrive as guests and depart as family.  You can check out the hotel's features at:

    Double Rooms:  Our inventory includes a mix of room types which we are offering at different price points, with priority for your preferred type based on your sign-up date.  If  your preferred choice isn't available, the trip leader will – after confirming with you – make an adjustment to your invoice: 

    • The listed "base price" of the trip is for double occupancy in a "Comfort Double Room."  They're about 20-28 square meters and equipped with a double bed or two single beds.
    • Our "Tier 1" upgrades ($135 additional per person) include some "Deluxe Double Rooms" and some "New" Comfort Double Rooms on the recently remodeled 2nd floor of the hotel.
    • Our "Tier 2" upgrades ($265 additional per person) include some "New" Comfort Double Deluxe Rooms on the recently remodeled 2nd floor of the hotel, and some "Romantic Junior Suites."

    You can explore the features and amenities of the various room types at:
                            https://www.hotelsertorelli.it/?camere

    Single Rooms:  We have a limited number of the Comfort Double rooms available for single occupancy.  Request when registering and the trip leader will add the cost of the single supplement to your invoice if you can be confirmed.

    Lift Tickets:  Lift tickets – not included in the trip package – are available at our hotel.  Here's a link to them 2024 lift ticket prices.   There are two categories of tickets pertinent to our trip:

    • The "Italy-Only" tickets that are honored at Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche
    • The "International" tickets that are also good for skiing into Zermatt, Switzerland.  Alternatively, you can pay a €40-45 daily supplement to ski into Zermatt.

    Here are some of the 2024 prices:


     2024 Lift-Ticket Prices
    		 5 Day 6 Day
     Italy-Only Lift Tickets    
          Adult
    		 €265.50  €311.50
          Senior (64-79) & Teen
    		  €239.00  €280.50
          80+ Senior
    		  FREE  FREE
      International Lift Tickets    
           Adult €373.50
    		 €438.00
           Senior (64-79) & Teen
    		  €336.00  €394.50
           80+ Senior  FREE  FREE
    Prices are for consecutive-day "regular season" (vice high season) passes

    Milan Option - $965

    4-night pre-skiing extension in Milan, Italy
    Departs from the U.S. Monday, January 15

    Four nights (Tue-Sat) in the 4-star Starhotels Anderson with daily breakfast.

    The Starhotels Anderson vaunts an ideal location in the heart of Milan, a short distance from the skyscrapers of the new Porta Nuova district.  The city's historic center and the main cultural, shopping and entertainment spots are within easy reach. Milan is home to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, the Milan Cathedral (3rd largest in Europe), Sforza Castle, the Piazza della Scala and Via Dante.  With its cosmopolitan atmosphere, elegant interiors and strategic location, facing the Milano Centrale Train Station, the Starhotels Anderson is the favorite choice of famous Italian stylists.

    Single Rooms:  Listed cost is for double occupancy.  We have a limited number of rooms available for single occupancy at an estimated cost of $255.  Request when registering and the trip leader will add the cost to your invoice if you can be confirmed.
    Lake Como

    Our stay will include a half-day guided tour of MIlan, and a half-day guided tour to Lake Como, an upscale resort area in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region.  Set against the foothills of the Alps, Lake Como is known for its dramatic scenery.  The lake is shaped like an upside-down Y, with three slender branches that meet at the resort town of Bellagio.  At the bottom of the southwest branch lies the city of Como, home to Renaissance architecture and a funicular that travels up to the mountain town of Brunate.  


    We will also have a Winery and Truffle Hunter Day where we visit the Piedmont wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and tour a famous winery.  We'll enjoy a wine-tasting of famous vintages, such as Dolcetto & Gave, Barolo, Moscato, and Brochetto.  Lunch is in a family-run winery.  We will visit the winery to learn about winemaking techniques and traditions.  


    After lunch we'll go on an adventure and join an experienced truffle hunter and his trained dogs to get an introduction to the magic and mystery of the work of truffles.  We'll learn the difference between black and white truffles as we search for them in the wood, getting back to nature on a walk through the hills of the Langhe as we stroll between the wine region of Barolo and the Bussia area.


    Logistics:  On Saturday, January 20, we'll transfer to Cervinia where we'll join the main/"ski-only" group who will have arrived after their overnight flight to Geneva from the U.S.  The following Saturday, January 27, we'll all return to the U.S. from Geneva.

    Air Schedule (Subject to change):  Flights on United Airlines

              Main (Ski-Only) Group                
    		           

     OUTBOUND - Friday January 19, 2024
       UA #974 Depart Dulles (IAD) 5:30 pm
    		  Arrive Geneva (GVA) Saturday 7:25 am
     RETURN - Saturday January 27, 2024
       UA #975 Depart Geneva (GVA) 11:40 am  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 3:20 pm


    Save $1139 with a package without air tickets

    Outbound flight updated 10/15/23

              Milan Extension Group                
    		          

     OUTBOUND - Monday January 15

        UA #4450 Depart Dulles (IAD) 12:58 pm
    		 Arrive Newark (EWR) 2:30 pm
        UA #19 Depart Newark (EWR) 6:05 pm
    		 Arrive Milan (MXP) 8:25 am Tuesday
     RETURN - Saturday January 27, 2024

        UA #975 Depart Geneva (GVA) 11:40 am
    		 Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 3:20 pm


    Save $1073 with a package without air tickets

    Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip has been "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning August 1.

    Trip Insurance:   Emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation insurance (not cancellation insurance) is included with your trip.  This is not cancellation coverage and will not provide any relief if you have to cancel from the trip before it begins, whether for medical or other reasons.  You may upgrade the coverage of this Basic Plan to include cancellation insurance by clicking on this link.  It will take you to a flyer describing the Basic Plan and the upgrade options available through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC:

    • The Option 1 cancellation plan provides all the benefits of the Basic Plan, but also covers you for cancelling for a number of basic reasons such as illness, injury or death to you or to your traveling companion/ roommate.  You must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion.
    • The Option 2 "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) plan provides all the benefits of the Option 1 plan, but also covers you for cancelling for any non-standard reason, or if you just don’t want to go, but you must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip.  If you cancel your trip for a non-standard reason, your refund will be limited to 75% of your insured trip cost.
    • If you upgrade your coverage with either option through Myra, prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $50 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.
    • If you purchase your own travel insurance, which includes emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation coverage, and inform your trip leader prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $50 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.  You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.

    Payment Schedule:

     Cervinia 2024
    		  Initial Deposit

    October 10, 2023

    		  November 14, 2023
     Ski-Only Trip
    		  $800  $800  Balance Due
     Milan Extension  $300 $300
    		   Balance Due
       Single Supplement Milan
    		  $100  $100  Balance Due



    We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

    If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Christina Anderson, 5502 Maplefield Place, Alexandria, VA  22310.   Indicate which trip, and what skier(s) it is for.  Or give your check to one of the trip leaders (or to Christina) at a club meeting.

    Trip Leaders:

    Susie Pumphrey
    wachtraum@msn.com
    703-691-3944 (h)
    571-224-4512 (c)


    Steve Peirce

    scpeirce@verizon.net

    301-924-5173


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  • Winter Park 2024

    • Sat, January 27, 2024
    • Sat, February 03, 2024
    • Colorado
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Join the wait list and we may be able to confirm you on the trip if we have a cancellation.


    Jan 27 - Feb 3, 2024

    $1,500


    Price shown includes non-stop round-trip air from Dulles     

    7 nights in Studio-Kitchenette Rooms at the Vintage Hotel

    An IKON Trip with a Lift ticket available as an additional option.


    This convenient non-stop trip allows for six fun-filled days of skiing in the Rocky Mountains on a fabulous mountain in a town filled with character and lots of activities. Nestled in the Arapaho National Forest, Winter Park is conveniently located only 66 miles from Denver.  The resort consists of three interconnecting mountain peaks and has divided into seven areas with 3,000 skiable acres and beautiful 360 degree views.

    Hotel:  The Vintage hotel is conveniently located at the entrance to the resort and connected to the base village by an open-air cabriolet lift.  The hotel features a heated pool and hot tub overlooking the slopes and is right beside the Coca-Cola Tubing Hill.  Accommodations include a studio-kitchenette room with 2 queen beds, a gas fireplace (in most units), a television, and a kitchenette equipped with a coffeemaker, dishwasher, dinette/dining table, 2-element stove-top burner, microwave, mini-fridge, pots, pans, and dishware. There are ample meeting spaces for groups and the restaurant and bar have recently re-opened.

    Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $785 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself. 

    Confirmation of single rooms will be made based on availability.

    Ikon Pass Benefits:  If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, an Ikon Pass may be a better value than the available group lift tickets (see below); it may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer. 

    • Both the Full Ikon Pass and the Ikon Base Pass (or Base Plus Pass) provide unlimited skiing at Winter Park, without restrictions or blackout dates.

    Ikon Passes must be individually purchased (not through the club).  You may purchase Ikon Passes directly from Ikon, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

    If you'll be using an Ikon Pass, we must provide your pass number to the resort so that it counts towards our group lift ticket minimum purchase requirements.  Please enter your Ikon Pass number into your profile before registering for the trip, or provide it to the trip leader if you purchase your pass subsequent to signing up.

    Group Lift Tickets:  Winter Park group lift tickets are available for those without an Ikon Pass:

     Lift Ticket Options
    		  5-Day
    		  6-Day

     Adults & Seniors

    		  $420  $500

    Air Schedule (Subject to Change):  Flights on United Airlines

    OUTBOUND:     Saturday, January 27, 2024
    		  
     UA #1398 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD)10:22 am  Arrive Denver (DEN) 12:18 pm
    RETURN:    Saturday, February 3, 2024
    		  
     UA #1328 Depart Denver (DEN) 2:10 pm  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 7:30 pm
    Save $394 with a package without air tickets.

    Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip has been "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning August 1.

    Payment Schedule:  

     Winter Park 2024

    		  Initial Deposit
    		 October 10, 2023 December 12, 2023
     Base Trip
    		  $500  $500  Balance Due
     Single Supplement
    		  $200  $200 Balance Due



    We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your initial deposit:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

    If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Christina Anderson, 5502 Maplefield Place, Alexandria, VA  22310.   Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Christina) at a club meeting.

    Trip Leader 


    Dina Zeese

    2021dinazeese@gmail.com

    (703) 283-9543 (c)


                        



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  • Lake Tahoe/Heavenly 2024

    • Sat, February 03, 2024
    • Sat, February 10, 2024
    • California
    Join waitlist

    Feb 3-10, 2024

    $2,225

    Price shown includes round-trip air.
    Lift ticket not included.
    You'll need to purchase an Epic Pass of some sort for your skiing.

    Blue Ridge Ski Council Western Carnival!  7 nights (Sat-Sat) at Harveys Hotel and Casino with round-trip air from Washington to Sacramento (details below), and ground transfers.


    Harveys Hotel and Casino

    Harveys, the very first casino hotel built on the Lake Tahoe’s South Shore, has a rich tradition of hospitality that you’ll discover around every corner with chic, modern décor.  Explore Harveys Website to discover all the hotel's amenities.


    Heavenly's Ridge Run

    Walking distance to the gondola, Harveys offers easy access to all the thrills that Heavenly has to offer.  Explore world famous terrain across two states, from the most scenic trail in skiing on Ridge Run to the steeps in Mott and Killebrew Canyons, Heavenly is the place to enjoy all of skiing’s finest moments with friends and family alike.  

    Plans are tentative at the moment, but we hope to arrange a day trip to Kirkwood on Monday and Northstar on Wednesday; any of our Epic Pass products are good at both of those resorts.

    The trip is the BRSC's Western Carnival and includes:

    • Sunday & Tuesday aprés ski parties with appetizers & beverages
    • Thursday farewell dinner/dance with beverages

    Queen/Queen Room

    Located in Harvey's Tahoe Tower, our recently remodeled 525-square-foot Luxury Rooms offer two Queen beds. 

    Single Rooms:   Listed price is for double occupancy; add $700 for the Single Supplement if you want a room to yourself.

    Lift Tickets:  Lift tickets are not included in the trip package, as Vail Resorts is no longer offering competitively priced group lift tickets.  Epic Passes, which must be individually purchased (not through the club), provide the best value.

    Epic Passes:  Participants are encouraged to purchase an Epic Pass product of some type early-on.  The following options would cover your skiing for the trip, not only at Heavenly but also at Northstar and Kirkwood resorts.  Prices shown are as of mid-October 2023, but pass sales, for all but the Day Passes, are likely to end sometime in late fall:

    • A "full" Epic Pass ($969)
    • Military Epic Pass – Active/Retired ($172); Veteran ($552)
    • Epic Day Pass (the non-holiday-rate for a "38 resort" pass) – ($371 for 5 days; $434 for 6 days)
    • Tahoe Local Pass ($615)
    • Tahoe Value Pass ($524)

    You may purchase Epic Passes directly from Vail Resorts, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

    Air Schedule (Subject to Change):  Flights on United Airlines (updated 10/13)

    OUTBOUND:  Saturday, February 3, 2024
    		  
     UA #2074 Depart Was Dulles (IAD) 12:34 pm  Arrive Denver (DEN) 2:40 pm
     UA #1208 Depart Denver (DEN) 4:00 pm  Arrive Sacramento (SMF) 5:40 pm
    RETURN:   Saturday, February 10, 2024
    		  
     UA #1963 Depart Sacramento (SMF) 10:44 am  Arrive Chicago (ORD) 4:50 pm
     UA #2418 Depart Chicago (ORD) 6:20 pm  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 9:19 pm

    Save $656 with a package without air tickets.

    Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning August 1.

    Payment Schedule:

     

     Lake Tahoe 2024
    		  Initial Deposit
    		 September 12, 2023  October 10, 2023
     Base Trip
    		  $700  $700  Balance Due
     Single Supplement
    		 $200
    		  $200  Balance Due



    We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your initial deposit:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

    If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Christina Anderson, 5502 Maplefield Place, Alexandria, VA  22310.   Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Christina) at a club meeting.

    Trip Leader














    Steve Thompson

    stevethompsonva@gmail.com

    1302 Shaker Woods Road

    Herndon, VA 20170

    703-862-6535 (c)


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  • Beaver Creek 2024

    • Sat, February 10, 2024
    • Sat, February 17, 2024
    • Colorado
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    The trip is full. Join the waitlist and the trip leader will contact you
    if space becomes available.    Feb 10-17, 2024

    $2,465

    Price shown includes round-trip air.
    Lift ticket not included.
    You'll need to purchase an Epic Pass of some sort for your skiing.

    7 nights (Sat-Sat) in luxury accommodations at The Charter at Beaver Creek (hotel rooms) with welcome reception, daily full buffet breakfast, nonstop round-trip air from Washington to Denver (details below), and ground transfers.The Charter is conveniently located steps from village amenities, shops, restaurants, and the ski slopes at Beaver Creek Resort.  The Charter offers a complete retreat for ski enthusiasts and relaxation seekers alike.  Experience ski-in access, skier shuttle, access on-site sports rentals at Charter Sports, experience an alpine haven at the Spa, and sit down to contemporary cuisine at Black Diamond Bistro.

    Nestled in the heart of Beaver Creek Resort, The Charter is a European-style lodge with elegant accommodations.  Within walking distance from shopping, dining and year-round ice-skating in Beaver Creek Village, The Charter combines the comforts of home with resort-style amenities to provide guests with a truly refined mountain experience with convenient ski-in/ski-out access.


    The Charter has a 24-hour front desk and concierge, and offers an extensive list of amenities:  Whether dining at one of the property’s two on-site restaurants or indulging in a relaxing treatment at the spa, guests have great amenities right at their fingertips.  The resort also features an indoor lap pool, hot tubs, and a health club complete with a fully-equipped fitness center, steam rooms and saunas.  With equipment rentals also available right on-site, guests can easily grab skis or snowboards and head out to enjoy The Charter’s ideal mountain location.  Additional conveniences include complimentary WiFi, and resort shuttle service.

    The Charter’s game room features a pool table, foosball table, air hockey, a variety of Arcade games, a big screen TV and a WII console with a variety of games.  There are also vending machines and a coin-operated washer and dryer.  A computer center features three computers complimentary web access and printing. 

    Our confirmed block of rooms have two Queen beds.  (Rooms with one King bed may be available upon request.)  Amenities include a mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, TV/DVD player, cable, complimentary high-speed internet access, and a phone with voicemail and dataport.  The rooms also include a wall safe, humidifier, iron, ironing board, and hairdryer.  Plush terry bathrobes are available. 

    Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,515 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

    Rental Equipment:  Charter Sports, just steps from the Charter Ski-Way, offers a true ski-in ski-out experience.

    Lift Tickets:  Lift tickets are not included in the trip package, as Vail Resorts is no longer offering competitively priced group lift tickets.  Epic Passes, which must be individually purchased (not through the club), provide the best value.

    Epic Passes:  Participants are encouraged to purchase an Epic Pass product of some type early-on.  The following options would cover your skiing for the trip, not only at Beaver Creek but also at Vail.  Prices shown are as of mid-October 2023, but pass sales, for all but the Day Passes, are likely to end sometime in late fall:

    • A "full" Epic Pass ($969)
    • Military Epic Pass – Active/Retired ($172); Veteran ($552)
    • Epic Day Pass (the non-holiday-rate for an "all resorts" pass) – ($485 for 5 days; $564 for 6 days)
    • Epic Local Pass ($719) - allows 10 days total in The Rockies which includes Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler
    • Tahoe Local Pass ($615) - allows 5 days total at most of The Rockies including Vail and Beaver Creek

    You may purchase Epic Passes directly from Vail Resorts, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

    Air Schedule (Subject to Change):  Flights on United Airlines
               Outbound times Updated 9/16/2023; Return times updated 10/6/23

    OUTBOUND:  Saturday, February 10, 2024
    		  
     UA #2074 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) 12:30 pm
    		  Arrive Denver (DEN) 2:36 pm
    RETURN:   Saturday, February 17, 2024
    		  
     UA #1328 Depart Denver (DEN) 1:50 pm
    		  Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 7:06 pm

    Save $400 with a package without air tickets.

    Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning August 1.

    Payment Schedule:

     

       Initial Deposit
    		 October 10, 2023
    		  December 12, 2023
     Base Trip
    		  $800  $800  Balance Due
     Single Supplement
    		 $500
    		  $500  Balance Due



    We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your initial deposit:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

    If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Christina Anderson, 5502 Maplefield Place, Alexandria, VA  22310.   Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Christina) at a club meeting.

    Trip Leader

    Christina Anderson
    gerakisparta@yahoo.com
    5502 Maplefield Place
    Alexandria, VA  22310
    (703) 719-6714 (h)
    (703) 489-6171 (c)



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  • Fernie 2024

    • Sun, February 18, 2024
    • Sun, February 25, 2024
    • Canada
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    The trip is nearly full.  Join the wait list and the trip leader will be in touch, and confirm you onto the trip if the space remains available.

    Feb 18-25, 2024

    $1,995


    Price shown includes round-trip air.
    Lift ticket not included, but available as an option    .
    Or, you can use an Epic Pass (details below).

    * Note: Flights have changed as of Oct 13,2023 (see below).

    7 nights (Sun-sun) in the Fernie Slopeside Lodge (hotel rooms) with RT air from Washington to Calgary (details below) and ground transfers.


    Fernie Slopeside Lodge

    Located at the base of Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie Slopeside Lodge is a comfortable ski-in/ski-out hotel-style accommodation.  It’s just steps from the village plaza, including Legends Restaurant and the Slopeside Deli, and 5km from the City of Fernie.


    Our rooms are furnished with two double beds, flat screen TV's, mini fridge, coffee maker, microwave and WiFi.  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $655 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

    Lift Tickets – Epic Passes:  Epic Passes, which must be individually purchased (not through the club), may provide the best value for your lift tickets – especially if you're planning to ski at more than one "Epic" resort this winter.  It may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer.  The following options would cover your skiing for the trip.  Prices shown are as of mid-October 2023, but pass sales, for all but the Day Passes, are likely to end sometime in late fall:

    • A "full" Epic Pass ($969) allows you to ski a total of 7 days at the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies which includes Fernie.
    • Regretfully, the Epic Military Passes have no benefits at Fernie.
    • Epic Day Pass (the non-holiday rate for an "all resort" pass) – ($485 for 5 days; $564 for 6 days)

    You may purchase Epic Passes directly from Vail Resorts, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

    If you'll be using an Epic Pass, we must provide your pass number to the resort so that it counts towards our group lift ticket minimum purchase requirements.  Please enter your Epic Pass number into your membership profile before registering for the trip, or provide it to the trip leader if you purchase (or renew) your pass subsequent to signing up.

    Group Lift Tickets:  Although an Epic Pass may provide the best value, group lift tickets are available as an option for those without an Epic Pass:

     Lift Ticket Options
    		 5-Day
    		  6-Day
     Adult  $460  $560
     Senior  $365  $445

    Air Schedule (Subject to Change):  Flights on United Airlines

     OUTBOUND:  Sunday, February 18, 2024  
      UA #1366 Depart Washington Dulles (IAD) 8:20 am
    		   Arrive Denver (DEN) 10:23 am
      UA #764 Depart Denver (DEN) 11:45 am
    		   Arrive Calgary (YYC) 2:19 pm
     RETURN:   Sunday, February 25, 2024  
      UA #1655 Depart Calgary (YYC) 12:41 pm   Arrive Chicago (ORD) 5:08 pm
      UA #2418 Depart Chicago (ORD) 6:15 pm   Arrive Washington Dulles (IAD) 9:11 pm
    Save $760 with a package without air tickets.

    Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning August 1.

    Trip Insurance:   Emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation insurance (not cancellation insurance) is included with your trip.  This is not cancellation coverage and will not provide any relief if you have to cancel from the trip before it begins, whether for medical or other reasons.  You may upgrade the coverage of this Basic Plan to include cancellation insurance by clicking on this link.  It will take you to a flyer describing the Basic Plan and the upgrade options available through Myra Altschuler of Travel Protectors LLC:

    • The Option 1 cancellation plan provides all the benefits of the Basic Plan, but also covers you for cancelling for a number of basic reasons such as illness, injury or death to you or to your traveling companion/ roommate.  You must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip in order to waive the pre-existing medical condition exclusion.
    • The Option 2 "Cancel For Any Reason" (CFAR) plan provides all the benefits of the Option 1 plan, but also covers you for cancelling for any non-standard reason, or if you just don’t want to go, but you must purchase it within 14 days of putting down your very first dollar towards the trip.  If you cancel your trip for a non-standard reason, your refund will be limited to 75% of your insured trip cost.
    • If you upgrade your coverage with either option through Myra, prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $50 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.
    • If you purchase your own travel insurance, which includes emergency medical, evacuation & repatriation coverage, and inform your trip leader prior to making your final payment on the trip, we will credit your trip invoice with the $50 cost of the club-provided Basic Plan.  You must present your policy to the trip leader to receive the credit.

    Payment Schedule:

     

     Fernie 2024
    		  Initial Deposit
    		 November 14, 2023
    		  December 12, 2023
     Base Trip
    		  $700  $700  Balance Due
     Single Supplement
    		 $200
    		  $200  Balance Due



    We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your initial deposit:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

    If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Christina Anderson, 5502 Maplefield Place, Alexandria, VA  22310.   Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Christina) at a club meeting.

    Trip Leader:

    Jim McDonough
    jmcdono683@aol.com

    703-619-0020


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  • Telluride 2024

    • Sat, February 24, 2024
    • Sat, March 02, 2024
    • Colorado
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Space is available for a couple, a pair of singles, or a Single Supplement, plus a spot for a single female, double-occupancy to share a room with another skier.  Join the wait list and we'll confirm you on the trip if the space remains available.


    Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2024

    $2,150


    Price shown includes round-trip air.
    Lift ticket not included, but available as an option    .
    Or, you can use an Epic Pass (details below).

    7 nights (Sat-Sat) in the Telluride Mountainside Inn with round-trip air from Baltimore to Montrose (details below) and ground transfers.


    Telluride Mountainside Inn

    The Telluride Mountainside Inn is conveniently located along the San Miguel River and river trail and 200 yards from lift #7 on the west end of Telluride.

    Queen/Twin Kitchenette Room

    Our WiFi-served kitchenette rooms have a Queen and Twin bed.  A coin-operated washer and dryer are available for guest use, as well as drink vending machines and ice. 

    Single Rooms:   Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,255 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.


    Hot Tubs

    Lift Tickets – Epic Passes:  Epic Passes, which must be individually purchased (not through the club), may provide the best value for your lift tickets – especially if you're planning to ski at more than one "Epic" resort this winter.  It may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer.  The following options would cover your skiing for the trip.  Prices shown are as of mid-October 2023, but pass sales, for all but the Day Passes, are likely to end sometime in late fall:

    • A "full" Epic Pass ($969) allows you to ski 7 days at Telluride.
    • Regretfully, the Epic Military Passes have no benefits at Telluride.
    • Epic Day Pass (the non-holiday rate for an "all resort" pass) – ($485 for 5 days; $564 for 6 days)

    You may purchase Epic Passes directly from Vail Resorts, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

    If you'll be using an Epic Pass, we must provide your pass number to the resort so that it counts towards our group lift ticket minimum purchase requirements.  Please enter your Epic Pass number into your membership profile before registering for the trip, or provide it to the trip leader if you purchase (or renew) your pass subsequent to signing up.

    Epic Pass Skiing Reservations:  Although Telluride is not putting a cap on skier visits, skiers using an Epic Pass are encouraged to reserve their ski days in advance.   If you don't reserve your ski days, you will still be able to ski, but you will be required to go into the Telluride Pass Office for processing before getting on the slopes.

    Group Lift Tickets:  Although an Epic Pass may provide the best value, group lift tickets are available as an option for those without an Epic Pass:

     Telluride Group Lift Ticket Options
    		 5-Day
    		  6-Day
     Adults & 65-79 Seniors
    		  $690  $830
     Senior 80+
    		  Free  Free

    Our adult group lift tickets, which reflect a negotiated rate,  are less costly than the resort's 65-69 senior tickets.


    Air Schedule (Subject to Change):  Flights on Southwest Airlines.
             New schedule updated 10/19/23 - now departing from Baltimore


     OUTBOUND:  Saturday, February 24, 2024  
      SW #2972 Depart  Baltimore (BWI) 6:15 am
    		   Arrive Denver (DEN) 8:30 am
      SW #2972 Depart DEN 9:15 am
    		   Arrive Montrose (MTJ) 10:15 am
     RETURN:   Saturday, March 2, 2024  
      SW #938 Depart Montrose (MTJ) 11:00 am   Arrive Denver (DEN) 12:10 pm
      SW #2506 Depart DEN 2:25 pm   Arrive BWI 7:45 pm
    Save $548 with a package without air tickets.

    Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning August 1.

    Payment Schedule:

     

     Telluride 2024
    		  Initial Deposit
    		 November 14, 2023
    		  December 12, 2023
     Base Trip
    		  $700  $700  Balance Due
     Single Supplement
    		 $400
    		  $400  Balance Due



    We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your initial deposit:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

    If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Christina Anderson, 5502 Maplefield Place, Alexandria, VA  22310.   Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Christina) at a club meeting.

    Trip Leader:

    Fred Gardinier

    skiwithfred@gmail.com
    (301) 739-5097 (h)

    (301) 991-0120 (c)





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  • Snowmass 2024

    • Sat, March 02, 2024
    • Sat, March 09, 2024
    • Colorado
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    We have one space available for a single female, double-occupancy to share a room with another skier.  Join the wait list and we'll confirm you on the trip if the space remains available, or if we have any cancellations. 


    March 2-9, 2024
    $2,575


    Listed price includes round-trip air

    8/14/2023:  We've switched from United Airlines to Southwest, resulting in a $300 price drop, plus you get two free checked bags - a potential $160 round-trip additional savings!

    An IKON Trip with a Lift ticket available as an additional option

    With its impressive terrain ranging from wide-open groomers to playful glades and gullies to steep, backcountry-like runs, Snowmass is a favorite for skiers and snowboarders of all levels and terrain preferences.  Offering a ton of terrain for the intermediate skier, the blue cruisers at Snowmass are meticulously manicured every night (and some are groomed at noon every day).  Challenge-seekers can test themselves in high-alpine bowls with steep pitches and cliffs, tight trees to navigate, and fresh powder throughout the more than 3,300 acres of skiable terrain at Snowmass.

    Pandora's - New Terrain at Aspen Mountain

    Although we're staying at Snowmass, you might want to ski a day or more at one of the other three resorts that are all reachable with the free bus system: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk.  You might want to check out the new Pandora's terrain at Aspen Mountain that's scheduled to open this winter:  Beginning in the 2023-2024 season, the area, which has been skied by a small number of people for years, will now be accessed via a high-speed quad and will include 1,220 vertical feet of groomed trails and glades ranging from intermediate to advanced terrain (plus an extension of favorite expert runs such as Walsh’s, Kristi, Hyrup’s). This will be Aspen Mountain’s first significant addition since the opening of the Silver Queen Gondola in December of 1985. Click the link to read all about it!

    Our trip includes 7 nights (Sat-Sat) in deluxe hotel rooms at the slopeside Stonebridge Inn with welcome reception, daily breakfast buffet, round-trip air from Washington to Denver (details below), and ground transfers.  Baggage handling is included.


    Stonebridge Inn

    Selected three years in a row as one of the 50 Top Ski Resort Hotels in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, the Stonebridge Inn offers comfortable, modern hotel rooms in the style of a rustic lodge.  Located in the heart of Snowmass Village, just steps from the slopes and within walking distance to the Snowmass Base Village, it offers an intimate alpine escape, framed by aspen groves and the 14,000-foot peaks of the Rockies.  The hotel's Artisan Restaurant is one of Snowmass Village’s premier dining experiences.  Cozy up by the fire in the lounge, relax at the bar, or sit down to one of the finest dining experiences in Snowmass.  Experience the convenience of a ski resort in the atmosphere of a boutique hotel.


    Hotel amenities include a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, fitness room, sauna, Internet access, on-site laundry facilities, and a ski locker room.  Complimentary shuttles are available to take us around the village.


    Queen/Queen Room

    Our Q/Q rooms feature extensive amenities including mini refrigerators, coffee makers, and hair dryers.

    Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,550 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.

    Ikon Pass Benefits:  If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, an Ikon Pass may be a better value than the available group lift tickets (see below); it may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer.

    • A Full Ikon Pass gives you 7 days at Aspen/Snowmass.
    • An Ikon Base Pass has no benefits at Aspen/Snowmass.
    • An Ikon Base Plus Pass gives you 5 days at Aspen/Snowmass.

    Ikon Passes must be individually purchased (not through the club).  You may purchase Ikon Passes directly from Ikon, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

    Ikon Lift Reservations:  Skiers using an Ikon Pass will be required to make reservations for their ski days by logging into their Ikon Pass account at ikonpass.com.  You should make your reservations as soon as you sign up for the trip as daily space is limited and could sell out. 

    On July 27th, Aspen-Snowmass announced that Ikon reservations will become available on August 1st, 2023:

    Aspen Snowmass Reservation Policy

    • Ikon Passholders must make reservations for the specific dates they plan to ski/snowboard at Aspen Snowmass.
    • Reservations can be made, cancelled, or modified through My Account on ikonpass.com.
    • Reservations can be made same day.
    • Reservations can be cancelled before 9am MST same day.
    • Reservations are non-transferable.  
    • Ikon Base Plus Passholders are not able to make reservations at Aspen Snowmass during blackout dates which include:
      • Dec 26, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
      • Jan 13, 2024 - Jan 14, 2024
      • Feb 17, 2024 - Feb 18, 2024
    • Reservation days are contingent on how many remaining days the passholder has available at Aspen Snowmass.

    If you'll be using an Ikon Pass, we must provide your pass number to the resort so that it counts towards our group lift ticket minimum purchase requirements.  Please enter your Ikon Pass number into your membership profile before registering for the trip, or provide it to the trip leader if you purchase (or renew) your pass subsequent to signing up.

    Group Lift Tickets:   Group lift tickets are available as an extra-cost option for skiers without an Ikon Pass:

     Lift Ticket Options
    		  4-Day  5-Day
    		  6-Day 1-Day
     Adult  $415  $500  $620 $165
     Senior (65+)
    		  $375  $455  $525 $100

    The lift tickets are good at all four area resorts: Snowmass, Aspen, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk.  The one-day tickets are for Ikon Base Plus Pass holders who wish to ski all six days.

    Air Schedule (Subject to Change):  Flights on Southwest Airlines
                   Updated 10/12/2023 - Now flying from DCA vice IAD

     OUTBOUND: Saturday, March 2, 2024
    		  
      SW #450 Depart Washington Reagan (DCA) 8:55 am  Arrive Houston Hobby (HOU) 11:45 am
      SW#2925 Depart Houston (HOU) 12:45 pm
    		  Arrive Denver (DEN) 2:15 pm
     RETURN:     Saturday, March 9, 2024
    		  
      SW #1300 Depart Denver (DEN) 4:00 pm  Arrive Chicago Midway (MDW) 7:20 pm
      SW#2383 Depart Chicago (MDW) 8:10 pm
    		  Arrive Washington (DCA) 10:55 pm
    Save $451 on the package without air

    Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip will be "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning August 1.

    Payment Schedule: 

     Snowmass 2024
    		  Initial Deposit
    		 October 10, 2023  November 14, 2023
      Base Trip
    		  $900  $900  Balance Due
    Single Supplement
    		  $500  $500  Balance Due



    We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

    If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Christina Anderson, 5502 Maplefield Place, Alexandria, VA  22310.   Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to one of the trip leaders (or to Christina) at a club meeting.

    Trip Leaders:

    Dave Olsen
    pscracer@yahoo.com

    (301) 579-2749 (h)
    (301) 807-0918 (c)






    Jim Riordan
    celticlad96@comcast.net

    (703) 379-2053 (h)
    (703) 309-4147 (c)


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  • Sunday River 2024

    • Sun, March 03, 2024
    • Fri, March 08, 2024
    • Maine
    Register

     


    March 3 - 8, 2024
    $1,350

     Blue Ridge Ski Council Winterfest

    Price includes:  5 night's lodging, Round-Trip Motor Coach,

    Daily Breakfast, Welcome Reception, Health Club Access, Après Social and Farewell Dinner  

    An IKON Trip with a Lift ticket available as an additional option



    Sunday River boasts 135 trails, 15 lifts & The Most Dependable Snow in New England.  While others tend to boast, Sunday River is a very big resort spanning three miles long from White Cap to the Jordan Bowl and in between, 8 interconnected mountain peaks, 135 trails, 820 acres plus more hidden spots than a snow leopard on a powder day thanks to our Boundary to Boundary policy.  And while most resorts thank Mother Nature for their winter bounty, we take matters into our own hands with the most powerful snowmaking system in the world.



    Set in the most spectacular mountain location in New England, the Jordan Hotel is the premier address at Sunday River and offers sweeping views of the resort's western peaks and across the valley toward the Mahoosuc Range. Located on the slope side with immediate access to some of the best ski terrain at the resort.  Alpine setting and true ski-in/ski-out access on the Lollapalooza trail in Jordan Bowl and easy access to the wind resistant Jordan 8.  Heated pool and hot tub.  On site restaurants and bars.  Spa and massage services at the Jordan Spa.


    The Jordan 8

    Sunday River's flagship lift proudly services the Jordan Hotel, offering unparalleled comfort, speed, and reliability.


    Room Options:  Our rooms are equipped with either two Queen beds or one Murphy bed and one sleeper sofa.  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $610 for the single supplement if you want a room to yourself.  Family, Triple and Quad options available; contact trip leader for pricing.

    Ikon Pass Benefits:  If you're planning to ski at more than one "Ikon" resort this winter, an Ikon Pass may be a better value than the available group lift tickets (see below); it may depend when you buy your pass as prices will increase as winter gets closer .

    • A Full Ikon Pass provides 7 days at Sunday River.
    • An Ikon Base Pass or Base Plus Pass give you 5 days at Sunday River.

    Ikon Passes must be individually purchased (not through the club).  You may purchase Ikon Passes directly from Ikon, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the promotional offers that may be available from our tour operators.

    If you'll be using an Ikon Pass, we must provide your pass number to the resort so that it counts towards our group lift ticket minimum purchase requirements.  Please enter your Ikon Pass number into your membership profile before registering for the trip, or provide it to the trip leader if you purchase (or renew) your pass subsequent to signing up.

    Group Lift Tickets:   Group lift tickets are available as an extra-cost option for skiers without an Ikon Pass.

     Lift Ticket Options:
    		 4-Day

    5-Day
    (U-Drive Only)
     Adult (18-64)  $235  $295
     Senior (65+)  $190 $250
     Senior (80+) $10 $10 

    Lift tickets are selected during the registration process.  The four-day lift tickets are for skiing Monday through Thursday.    The 5-day tickets – to ski on Friday – are only available to those selecting the U-Drive option, as our bus will be heading back home early Friday.

    Transportation:  Round-trip Motor Coach transportation (DVR & Lavatory Equipped, Wi-Fi and electric will be requested).  There will be a northern bus and a southern bus.  Pick-up points will be determined by the location of the participants.  Presently our pick up point is Adelphi Park and Ride in Maryland at the 495/95 split.  If a participant has access to a parking lot in Virginia that we could use for the week, please let Susie know.  We had success with carpooling to Maryland last year on the trip to Lake Placid.

    U-drive Option:  Would you rather drive yourself?  Save $225.  As noted above, this would give you the opportunity to ski on Friday.

    Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip has been "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip.

    Payment Schedule: 

    Sunday River  Initial Deposit
    		 October 10, 2023  December 12, 2023
     Basic Trip
    		  $500  $500  Balance Due
     Single Supplement
    		  $200  $200  Balance Due



    We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

    If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Christina Anderson, 5502 Maplefield Place, Alexandria, VA  22310.   Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Christina) at a club meeting.


    Trip Leader:

    Susie Pumphrey

    wachtraum@msn.com
    703-691-3944 (h)
    571-224-4512 (c)

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  • Whistler 2024

    • Sat, March 09, 2024
    • Sat, March 16, 2024
    • British Columbia, Canada
    Register